Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Monday
Live Music: Four Artists at IOTA
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Michael Mattice, Jordan Sherman, Michael Pearsall of Honor By August and Taylor Carson all peform. Tickets are $8 and can only be bought at the door.
Wednesday
Free Military Pageant
Summerall Field (Sheridan Avenue, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall)
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. The pageant will occur weekly through the summer.
Thursday
Breakfast Business Connection
Holiday Inn Rosslyn (1900 N. Fort Myer Drive)
Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce says “bring plenty of business cards” to this “power networking” event with more than 60 tables. Registration is required.
Friday
Live-Action Graphic Novel
Spectrum Theater (1611 N. Kent Street)
Time: 8:00 p.m. (also playing Saturday at same time)
A live-action performance of a retro graphic novel from the 1930s, titled “The Intergalactic Nemesis.” Section A tickets are $30, Section B tickets are $20.
Saturday
Toastmasters Spring Conference*
Crowne Plaza National Airport (1480 Crystal Drive)
Time: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
District 27’s Toastmasters gather at what District 27 Governor Ralph Jones calls “the social event of the season.” There will be seminars, awards, a business luncheon and other public-speaking related events.
Tree Detectives Tour
Lacey Woods Park (1200 N. George Mason Drive)
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
A family-focused tree tour styled as a scavenger hunt. Families hunt for clues to identify different trees. Pre-registration required.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
Recent Stories
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…
An explosives detection K-9 celebrated his retirement at Reagan National Airport today. Messi, an 8-year-old yellow lab, was feted this morning in the historic Terminal 1 lobby with a surprise…
Walk to Lee Heights shops from 1930s Tudor on beautiful terraced lot
Arlington’s response team for people in mental health and substance use crises is on track for a substantial buildout. An additional $478,286 in federal funds would allow Arlington to hire…
For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
-
Audio, Video, and Sound Engineering Technicians
-
Broadcast Technicians
-
Commercial Drivers
-
Culinary Arts
-
Early Childcare Education
-
Healthcare
-
Information Technology and Computer Science
-
Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (including welding, auto and aviation mechanics and technicians)
-
Public Safety
ACFCU’s Free Homebuying 101 Webinar: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
Are you ready to jump into homeownership, or have you started considering it but don’t know where to start?
Financial preparation is key when thinking about purchasing your first home and the first step to getting pre-approved. Join ACFCU for
Sweeney Todd
A victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, Sweeney Todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society.
